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JUDGMENTS TO COME Judgment of New Testament believers Judgment of the Gentile nations Judgment JUDGMENTS TO COME Judgment of New Testament believers Judgment of the Gentile nations Judgment of Israel Judgment of Old Testament & Tribulation saints Judgment of Satan & fallen angels Judgment of Dead Unbelievers

THE JUDGMENT SEAT of CHRIST THE JUDGMENT SEAT of CHRIST

2 Corinthian 5: 10 “For we must all appear before the judgment seat of 2 Corinthian 5: 10 “For we must all appear before the judgment seat of Christ; that every one may receive things done in his body, according to that he hath done, whether it be good or bad. ”

Romans 14: 10 “But why dost thou judge thy brother? or why dost thou Romans 14: 10 “But why dost thou judge thy brother? or why dost thou set at nought thy brother? for we shall stand before the judgment seat of Christ. ”

The term JUDGMENT SEAT is a translation of the Greek word “Bema” which places The term JUDGMENT SEAT is a translation of the Greek word “Bema” which places the emphasis on the seat itself. It makes reference to: • A raised place • A platform • A tribune

This Judgment will be FAIR & FIRM! The judgment seat is unlike the court This Judgment will be FAIR & FIRM! The judgment seat is unlike the court system of the world or the local church. It will NOT be based on: • The preference of the Judge • The persuasion of arguments • The perception of a jury

This Judgment will be FAIR & FIRM! “… according to that he hath done, This Judgment will be FAIR & FIRM! “… according to that he hath done, whether it be good or bad. ” (2 Cor. 5: 10) • We will be judged based on what we have done; & that’s as fair as it gets! • No one will be unjustly rewarded or punished • Everyone will receive a just recompense for his labour

This Judgment will be FAIR & FIRM! Acts 10: 34 “…God is no respecter This Judgment will be FAIR & FIRM! Acts 10: 34 “…God is no respecter of persons” Eph. 6: 8 -9 “Knowing that whatsoever good thing any man doeth, the same shall he receive of the Lord…knowing that your Master also is in heaven; neither is there respect of persons with him. ”

This Judgment will be FAIR & FIRM! Rom 2: 11 “For there is no This Judgment will be FAIR & FIRM! Rom 2: 11 “For there is no respect of persons with God. ” Col. 3: 25 “But he that doeth wrong shall receive for the wrong which he hath done: and there is no respect of persons” 1 Peter 1: 17 “And if ye call on the Father, who without respect of persons judgeth according to every man's work…”

What the Judgment Seat is NOT! • NOT a judgment of your salvation • What the Judgment Seat is NOT! • NOT a judgment of your salvation • NOT a judgment of your past sins • NOT a judgment of ONLY bad things • NOT a judgment of ONLY good things • NOT a condemnation to hell

Other Judgments 1. The judgment of the Cross: - Christ pronounced judgment on sin Other Judgments 1. The judgment of the Cross: - Christ pronounced judgment on sin - Christ paid the price for sin & guilt - A believer is no longer condemned (John 3: 17, 5: 24; Rom 8: 1; Gal 3: 13; Heb 9: 28)

Other Judgments 2. The judgment of Chastisement: - This judgment deals with sin subsequent Other Judgments 2. The judgment of Chastisement: - This judgment deals with sin subsequent to salvation - Disciplinary actions of God against a believer that sins (sick, death, etc) (Heb 12: 3 -13; 1 Cor 5: 5)

Other Judgments 3. The judgment of Character: - The believer judging himself - If Other Judgments 3. The judgment of Character: - The believer judging himself - If we examine ourselves God will not need to (1 Cor 11: 28 -32)

What the Judgment Seat is! The purpose of the judgment seat is: • To What the Judgment Seat is! The purpose of the judgment seat is: • To reward Christians for services done • To reprimand Christians for services neglected • To reveal the quality of the life lived for Christ • To be approved or commended by God

Who will be judged? BELIEVERS! How do we know that it is for believers? Who will be judged? BELIEVERS! How do we know that it is for believers? The biblical contexts which speak of the Judgment Seat only refer to believers. 2 Cor. 5: 1 -10 Rom. 14: 1 -15

2 Cor. 5: 1 -10 • Note that chapter 5 is a continuation of 2 Cor. 5: 1 -10 • Note that chapter 5 is a continuation of an exhortation to believers in the previous chapter. • (Ch 5: 1 -4) These verses speak of an earthly body which will one day be changed to a glorified body…. this transformation is only exclusive to believers. (1 Cor. 15: 49 -53)

2 Cor. 5: 1 -10 • (Vs. 5) Only the believer is indwelt or 2 Cor. 5: 1 -10 • (Vs. 5) Only the believer is indwelt or sealed by the Spirit. (Eph 1: 13 -14) • (Vs. 6 & 8) Only the believer has the promise & assurance of being present with the Lord. • (Vs. 7) It is definitely the believer that walks by faith.

Romans 14: 8 -10 • The context dictates from as early as verse one Romans 14: 8 -10 • The context dictates from as early as verse one that it was referring to believers (“weak in faith”). • (Vs. 8 -10) These verses use terms that indicate relationship with God and fellow believers (“We are the Lord’s; ” “brother”)

Who will be the judge? JESUS! How do we know that it will be Who will be the judge? JESUS! How do we know that it will be Jesus? • The mere fact that it is called the “Judgment Seat of Christ” is a giveaway. Though it is obvious, it should not be overlooked as a factor for proving that Jesus Christ will be the Judge. (Rom 14: 10; 2 Cor 5: 10)

• Jesus is given the authority to judge John 5: 22 - 27 • Jesus is given the authority to judge John 5: 22 - 27 Acts 17: 31 Matt 25: 31 - 40 Rom 2: 16 1 Cor 4: 1 -5

WHAT WILL WE BE JUDGED FOR? 1. How we treat people: (Matt 10: 41 WHAT WILL WE BE JUDGED FOR? 1. How we treat people: (Matt 10: 41 -42) 2. 2. How much we suffer for Jesus: (Matt 5: 11 -12; Mark 10: 29 -30; Rom 8: 18; 2 Cor 4: 17) 3. 3. How we run the race of life: “Incorruptible Crown” (1 Cor 9: 2427; Phil 3: 13 -14)

WHAT WILL WE BE JUDGED FOR? 4. How many souls we win to Christ: WHAT WILL WE BE JUDGED FOR? 4. How many souls we win to Christ: “Crown of Rejoicing” (1 Thess 2: 19 -20) 5. How we endure trials & temptations: “Crown of Life” (James 1: 12; Rev 2: 10) 6. How we kept the faith / love his appearing: “Crown of Righteousness” (2 Tim 4: 7 -8)

WHAT WILL WE BE JUDGED FOR? 7. How we serve & lead the church: WHAT WILL WE BE JUDGED FOR? 7. How we serve & lead the church: “Crown of Glory” (1 Peter 5: 1 -4) 8. The quality of work we do: Two-Fold (a) Good: Rewards (1 Cor 3: 13 -14) (b) Bad: Loss (1 Cor 3: 15) 9. The quality of our lifestyle: (1 Cor 4: 3 -5)

JUDGMENTS TO COME Judgment of New Testament believers Judgment of the Gentile nations Judgment JUDGMENTS TO COME Judgment of New Testament believers Judgment of the Gentile nations Judgment of Israel Judgment of Old Testament & Tribulation saints Judgment of Satan & fallen angels Judgment of Dead Unbelievers

JUDGMENT OF GENTILES èAfter Jesus returns to the earth He will judge those Gentiles JUDGMENT OF GENTILES èAfter Jesus returns to the earth He will judge those Gentiles who made it through the tribulation alive. These Gentiles will be gathered in the valley of Jehoshaphat (a place near Jerusalem) to determine their spiritual condition. Their spiritual condition will be revealed partly by how they treat Israel.

JUDGMENT OF GENTILES è The Gentiles who are found to be righteous (otherwise called JUDGMENT OF GENTILES è The Gentiles who are found to be righteous (otherwise called the “sheep”) will be welcomed into the kingdom. The Gentiles who are found to be unrighteous (otherwise called the “goats”) will be sent away to everlasting punishment.

JUDGMENT OF GENTILES The saved Gentiles will enter the kingdom in their earthly bodies JUDGMENT OF GENTILES The saved Gentiles will enter the kingdom in their earthly bodies and will be a part of repopulating the earth during the millennial kingdom.

JUDGMENT OF GENTILES JOEL 3: 1 -3, 11 -16 In the previous chapters God JUDGMENT OF GENTILES JOEL 3: 1 -3, 11 -16 In the previous chapters God described the desolation of the land of Israel and the state of His people. But He does so to set the stage for the repentance and restoration of Israel. God promises them better days to come and a deliverance from their current circumstances. Joel Chapter three (3) is both the fulfillment of God’s promise to Israel & judgment for the Gentile nations.

JUDGMENT OF GENTILES JOEL 3: 1 -3, 11 -16 Vs. 1: A promise to JUDGMENT OF GENTILES JOEL 3: 1 -3, 11 -16 Vs. 1: A promise to restore Judah & Jerusalem Vs. 2: All nations will be gathered and God will argue a case against them on the behalf of Israel. “Valley of Jehoshaphat” – No such valley in Judah so the name must be symbolic, most likely somewhere near Jerusalem. It is symbolic of the judgment of God.

JUDGMENT OF GENTILES JOEL 3: 1 -3, 11 -16 Vs. 3: The other nations JUDGMENT OF GENTILES JOEL 3: 1 -3, 11 -16 Vs. 3: The other nations gambled & sold the Israelites into slavery & other demeaning things. Young boys & girls were sold as prostitutes not even for money, but wine. A Jew was not worth much.

JUDGMENT OF GENTILES JOEL 3: 1 -3, 11 -16 Vs. 11 -13: A harvest JUDGMENT OF GENTILES JOEL 3: 1 -3, 11 -16 Vs. 11 -13: A harvest of divine vengeance will be unleashed. They will be ripe for the picking. Vs. 14: “Valley of decision” – valley of doom, same as valley of Jehoshaphat. Reiterating the certainty of doom.

JUDGMENT OF GENTILES Zechariah 14: 1 -11, 16 -19 Zechariah chapter 14 begins with JUDGMENT OF GENTILES Zechariah 14: 1 -11, 16 -19 Zechariah chapter 14 begins with a description of the destruction of Jerusalem by other nations (vs. 1 -2). Christ shall fight against the nations on behalf of the Jewish remnant & when the battle is over He will gather the Gentile nations for judgment (vs. 3 -5).

JUDGMENT OF GENTILES Zechariah 14: 1 -11, 16 -19 Zech. 14: 4 & 5 JUDGMENT OF GENTILES Zechariah 14: 1 -11, 16 -19 Zech. 14: 4 & 5 speak of a “valley” which may be referring to the valley of Jehoshaphat mentioned in Joel 3: 12, 14. Christ shall set up his Kingdom with Jerusalem as the worship center. Any nation which fails to worship Him & pay homage at Jerusalem, He will judge them (vs. 16 -19).

JUDGMENT OF GENTILES MATTHEW 25: 31 -46 è These verses describe a different type JUDGMENT OF GENTILES MATTHEW 25: 31 -46 è These verses describe a different type of appearing of Jesus. (Compare it and the rapture in 1 Thess. 4: 13 -18) “It does not resemble the rapture!”

Comparison of Matthew 25 & 1 Thessalonians MATTHEW 25 (1)Jesus will bring his angels Comparison of Matthew 25 & 1 Thessalonians MATTHEW 25 (1)Jesus will bring his angels (2) Jesus will sit on his throne (3) Jesus will come to judge (4) Jesus will separate them (5) Jesus will remain awhile (6) There will be two different set of persons going in two different directions 1 THESSALONIANS 4 Jesus will bring his saints Jesus will be in the air Jesus will come to collect Jesus will unite all saints Jesus will return to heaven There will be two similar set of persons going in one direction

JUDGMENT OF GENTILES MATTHEW 25: 31 -46 Jesus is making another entrance for something JUDGMENT OF GENTILES MATTHEW 25: 31 -46 Jesus is making another entrance for something else & the passage indicates judgment. It is not the judgment seat because unrighteous, unbelievers are involved. It is not the Great White Throne because righteous people are there too. WHAT KIND OF JUDGMENT IS IT THEN?

JUDGMENT OF GENTILES MATTHEW 25: 31 -46 è The passage is an indication of JUDGMENT OF GENTILES MATTHEW 25: 31 -46 è The passage is an indication of Jesus coming down to judge the earth & in particular those that are alive in that dispensation. The JEWS will also have a separate judgment, so it is not likely to be them either. SO WHO ARE THESE PEOPLE?

JUDGMENT OF GENTILES MATTHEW 25: 31 -46 è The category of persons narrows down JUDGMENT OF GENTILES MATTHEW 25: 31 -46 è The category of persons narrows down to the unrighteous (the unbelieving Gentiles) and the righteous (those who turned to God after the rapture). è There is a separation of sheep & goats, so we cannot deny that some (the sheep) entered the kingdom & others (the goats) were condemned.

JUDGMENTS TO COME Judgment of New Testament believers Judgment of the Gentile nations Judgment JUDGMENTS TO COME Judgment of New Testament believers Judgment of the Gentile nations Judgment of Israel Judgment of Old Testament & Tribulation saints Judgment of Satan & fallen angels Judgment of Dead Unbelievers

JUDGMENT OF THE JEWS There will be a judgment of the Jewish people who JUDGMENT OF THE JEWS There will be a judgment of the Jewish people who are living survivors at the end of the tribulation. At that time the people of Israel will be gathered from all over the world to the land of Israel. The Lord will then determine which Jews are saved and those that are not saved.

JUDGMENT OF THE JEWS The righteous Jews will be allowed to enter into the JUDGMENT OF THE JEWS The righteous Jews will be allowed to enter into the millennial kingdom to experience the fulfillment of God’s covenant with Israel. While the unrighteous Jews will be cut off and forbidden to enter the kingdom.

JUDGMENT OF THE JEWS Psalm 50: 3 -7 Vs. 3: Christ shall come with JUDGMENT OF THE JEWS Psalm 50: 3 -7 Vs. 3: Christ shall come with a consuming fire & terrible whirlwind/storm about Him Vs. 4: He shall call heaven & earth to be a witness to this judgment (Isaiah 1: 2) Vs. 5: “Covenant by sacrifice” alluding to Israel who fit this description.

JUDGMENT OF THE JEWS Psalm 50: 3 -7 Vs. 6: Heaven (whether angels or JUDGMENT OF THE JEWS Psalm 50: 3 -7 Vs. 6: Heaven (whether angels or natural acts of God) shall attest to the fact the He is the righteous judge and His decisions will be fare, yet final. Vs. 7: Christ will declare his charges against Israel, for he is the faithful and true witness

JUDGMENT OF THE JEWS Isaiah 1: 1 -2, 25 -28 Vs. 25: “dross” – JUDGMENT OF THE JEWS Isaiah 1: 1 -2, 25 -28 Vs. 25: “dross” – impurities, refuse; “tin” – metal: God said He would wash away the unclean and take away the false metal…meaning He will get rid of the unrighteous in order to preserve the righteous.

JUDGMENT OF THE JEWS Isaiah 1: 1 -2, 25 -28 Vs. 26: God is JUDGMENT OF THE JEWS Isaiah 1: 1 -2, 25 -28 Vs. 26: God is going to purge out Israel in order to preserve a remnant and restore Israel to its former glory and even better. He will return to some of the Old testament practices – Judges, counselors & sacrifices (Jer. 33: 7; Zech. 8: 3; 14: 16 -18)

JUDGMENT OF THE JEWS Isaiah 1: 1 -2, 25 -28 Vs. 27: Jerusalem (Zion) JUDGMENT OF THE JEWS Isaiah 1: 1 -2, 25 -28 Vs. 27: Jerusalem (Zion) will be delivered from all their enemies and calamities by God's righteous judgment, purging out those wicked Jews, and destroying their unmerciful enemies. Those who are righteous (converts) shall come out of captivity into their own land.

JUDGMENT OF THE JEWS Isaiah 1: 1 -2, 25 -28 Vs. 28: A common JUDGMENT OF THE JEWS Isaiah 1: 1 -2, 25 -28 Vs. 28: A common destruction will overtake sinners and evil-doers together, and those who have gone away from the Lord will be consumed or destroyed…perhaps by fire! (Psalm 50: 3, 2 Thess. 1: 7 -9)

JUDGMENT OF THE JEWS Ezekiel 20: 30 -44 God commands the prophet Ezekiel to JUDGMENT OF THE JEWS Ezekiel 20: 30 -44 God commands the prophet Ezekiel to remind Israel of their rebellion and idolatry in the past. In the verses above God speaks of his future plans to judge, purge and renew Israel. He also promises to reinstitute the sacrificial system.

JUDGMENT OF THE JEWS Ezekiel 20: 30 -44 Vs. 30: God poses a question JUDGMENT OF THE JEWS Ezekiel 20: 30 -44 Vs. 30: God poses a question to Israel…Will you defile yourselves the way your ancestors did and lust after their vile images?

JUDGMENT OF THE JEWS Ezekiel 20: 30 -44 Vs. 31: God told them that JUDGMENT OF THE JEWS Ezekiel 20: 30 -44 Vs. 31: God told them that their sacrifices are a defilement to Him… (possibly they were sacrificing their children). Because of this they were disqualified from speaking to Him.

JUDGMENT OF THE JEWS Ezekiel 20: 30 -44 Vs. 32: “You say, you want JUDGMENT OF THE JEWS Ezekiel 20: 30 -44 Vs. 32: “You say, you want to be like the nations, like the peoples of the world, who serve wood and stone (idols). But what you have in mind will never happen. ”

JUDGMENT OF THE JEWS Ezekiel 20: 30 -44 Vs. 35: God promised to lead JUDGMENT OF THE JEWS Ezekiel 20: 30 -44 Vs. 35: God promised to lead them into the wilderness and plead (contend, enter into judgment) with them face to face. “the wilderness of the people”: Figurative of their spiritual wilderness; period of trial, discipline, and purification while exiled among the nations.

JUDGMENT OF THE JEWS Ezekiel 20: 30 -44 Vs. 37: “pass under the rod” JUDGMENT OF THE JEWS Ezekiel 20: 30 -44 Vs. 37: “pass under the rod” – As the shepherd does to his sheep when he counts them; so will God count out those who are his & bring them to the covenant to which they are permanently bound.

JUDGMENT OF THE JEWS Ezekiel 20: 30 -44 Vs. 40: “Holy mountain-Zion: Jerusalem will JUDGMENT OF THE JEWS Ezekiel 20: 30 -44 Vs. 40: “Holy mountain-Zion: Jerusalem will be filled with inhabitants, and worship restored. God's holy hill. Holy by designation & God's own appointing for his temple and presence. “Of the height…”, - lower than many other hills, yet was above them all for God's peculiar presence. When God brings them into the land, then He will require offerings as in former days.

JUDGMENT OF THE JEWS Ezekiel 20: 30 -44 Vs. 41: “bring you out from JUDGMENT OF THE JEWS Ezekiel 20: 30 -44 Vs. 41: “bring you out from the People”- the same words as in verse 34; but here applied to separation from the heathens, as well as identifying the elect; here restricted to the saved remnant, who alone shall be at last restored literally and spiritually in the fullest sense.

JUDGMENT OF THE JEWS Ezekiel 20: 30 -44 Vs. 43 -44: After they have JUDGMENT OF THE JEWS Ezekiel 20: 30 -44 Vs. 43 -44: After they have felt God’s mercies; their own consciences will convict them of the evil they have done. Then Israel will know that God is good not because of anything they have done but because God is gracious & merciful. (Jer. 24: 5 -7; 31: 31 -33; 32: 37 -41; Rom. 11: 26 -32)

JUDGMENTS TO COME Judgment of New Testament believers Judgment of the Gentile nations Judgment JUDGMENTS TO COME Judgment of New Testament believers Judgment of the Gentile nations Judgment of Israel Judgment of Tribulation saints Judgment of Satan & fallen angels Judgment of Dead Unbelievers

JUDGMENT OF TRIBULATION SAINTS Souls will be saved during the great tribulation period. These JUDGMENT OF TRIBULATION SAINTS Souls will be saved during the great tribulation period. These persons chose God instead of succumbing to the pressure of the devil and the anti-Christ. They will suffer & die for the cause of Jesus Christ hence He has a special reward for them.

JUDGMENT OF TRIBULATION SAINTS Revelation 7: 9 -14 Vs. 11: The saints along with JUDGMENT OF TRIBULATION SAINTS Revelation 7: 9 -14 Vs. 11: The saints along with celestial beings join in worshipping God. “Four beasts” – were living creatures who worshipped around the throne (Rev. 4: 6 -8)

JUDGMENT OF TRIBULATION SAINTS Revelation 7: 9 -14 Vs. 13 -14: A conversation between JUDGMENT OF TRIBULATION SAINTS Revelation 7: 9 -14 Vs. 13 -14: A conversation between John and one of the elders confirms that the saints came out of the great tribulation and are saved by the blood of Jesus Christ.

JUDGMENT OF TRIBULATION SAINTS Revelation 20: 4 -6 Vs. 4: At the beginning of JUDGMENT OF TRIBULATION SAINTS Revelation 20: 4 -6 Vs. 4: At the beginning of the millennial reign the *saints will be given “thrones” to sit on and judge the world along with Christ. (Daniel 7: 22 & 27) * These saints also include the church (Matt. 19: 28; 1 Cor. 6: 2 -3; 2 Tim. 2: 12; Rev. 3: 21; 5: 910)

JUDGMENT OF TRIBULATION SAINTS Revelation 20: 4 -6 Vs. 5: The remainder of the JUDGMENT OF TRIBULATION SAINTS Revelation 20: 4 -6 Vs. 5: The remainder of the dead were not restored to life because they were not saints. They did not belong to that first resurrection which was only intended for the saints.

JUDGMENT OF TRIBULATION SAINTS Revelation 20: 4 -6 Vs. 6: This verse confirms that JUDGMENT OF TRIBULATION SAINTS Revelation 20: 4 -6 Vs. 6: This verse confirms that the saints will reign with Christ in the millennium. Those who were not a part of that first resurrection, will be resurrected for judgment & condemnation (called the 2 nd death or 2 nd resurrection).

JUDGMENTS TO COME Judgment of New Testament believers Judgment of the Gentile nations Judgment JUDGMENTS TO COME Judgment of New Testament believers Judgment of the Gentile nations Judgment of Israel Judgment of Tribulation saints Judgment of Satan & fallen angels Judgment of Dead Unbelievers

JUDGMENT OF FALLEN ANGELS There is a judgment reserved for the fallen angels (2 JUDGMENT OF FALLEN ANGELS There is a judgment reserved for the fallen angels (2 Peter 2: 4, Jude : 6). Scripture is not specific about when or how the fallen angels will be judged. However we are certain that Christians will take part in their judgment (1 Cor. 6: 3) & that the lake of fire is their final destination (Matt 25: 41).

JUDGMENT OF FALLEN ANGELS 2 Peter 2: 4 “Cast them down to hell”: (TARTARUS) JUDGMENT OF FALLEN ANGELS 2 Peter 2: 4 “Cast them down to hell”: (TARTARUS) - In Greek mythology Tartarus was the lower part, or abyss of Hades, where the shades of the wicked were supposed to be imprisoned and tormented. It refers to a place of punishment, which was dark, dismal & gloomy.

JUDGMENT OF FALLEN ANGELS 2 Peter 2: 4 “Chains of darkness”: Where darkness lies JUDGMENT OF FALLEN ANGELS 2 Peter 2: 4 “Chains of darkness”: Where darkness lies like chains upon them. It may be still true that the mass are confined within the limits of their dark abode. They are condemned to a dungeon of darkness, to be reserved unto the judgment of the great day; but with the ability to roam around & at the same time doomed as creatures of the darkness.

JUDGMENT OF FALLEN ANGELS Jude verse 6 “kept not their first estate”: The word JUDGMENT OF FALLEN ANGELS Jude verse 6 “kept not their first estate”: The word rendered estate is “principality. ” The word properly means, beginning, commencement; that which surpasses others, in point of rank and honour. Here it refers to the rank and dignity which the angels had in heaven. The rank or office they did not keep, but fell from it.

JUDGMENT OF FALLEN ANGELS Jude verse 6 “left their own habitation”: Heaven was their JUDGMENT OF FALLEN ANGELS Jude verse 6 “left their own habitation”: Heaven was their native abode or dwelling-place & they became dissatisfied with their abode, and voluntarily preferred to be somewhere else. These angels became discontented with their condition, and refused to do the will of God, in the place assigned to them.

JUDGMENT OF FALLEN ANGELS Jude verse 6 “reserved in everlasting chains under darkness”: They JUDGMENT OF FALLEN ANGELS Jude verse 6 “reserved in everlasting chains under darkness”: They are restricted to the darkness of their abode and/or this present world. They lurk in places of gloom and death, looking with agonizing fear as condemned prisoners who await their final doom.

JUDGMENT OF SATAN Revelation 20: 10 This verse accounts for the final judgment of JUDGMENT OF SATAN Revelation 20: 10 This verse accounts for the final judgment of Satan where he will be cast into the lake of fire forever. Note that his angels are not mentioned along with him, but it is logical to deduce that since it was prepared for Satan & his angels, they will eventually end up there & so possibly they were cast in at the same time as Satan.

JUDGMENTS TO COME Judgment of New Testament believers Judgment of the Gentile nations Judgment JUDGMENTS TO COME Judgment of New Testament believers Judgment of the Gentile nations Judgment of Israel Judgment of Tribulation saints Judgment of Satan & fallen angels Judgment of Dead Unbelievers

DESTRUCTION OF EARTH & HEAVENS Revelation 20: 11 Before the Great White Throne judgment DESTRUCTION OF EARTH & HEAVENS Revelation 20: 11 Before the Great White Throne judgment the earth and heavens will be destroyed. It is believed that the third heaven where God dwells is excluded from this destruction as where God is does not need renovation. The other two heavens; the atmospheric & galactic (starry) heavens are most likely the ones to be destroyed.

DESTRUCTION OF EARTH & HEAVENS - Note the similarity in Heb. 1: 10 -12 DESTRUCTION OF EARTH & HEAVENS - Note the similarity in Heb. 1: 10 -12 & Rev. 20: 11 on how the earth & heavens are removed. - 2 Peter 3: 7, 10 -13 accounts for the fiery destruction of the elements of the earth and heavens.

THE GREAT WHITE THRONE JUDGMENT REVELATION 20: 11 -15 “THE SECOND DEATH” “THE FINAL THE GREAT WHITE THRONE JUDGMENT REVELATION 20: 11 -15 “THE SECOND DEATH” “THE FINAL JUDGMENT”

THE GREAT WHITE THRONE JUDGMENT Vs. 12: “The dead, small & great” Dead: refers THE GREAT WHITE THRONE JUDGMENT Vs. 12: “The dead, small & great” Dead: refers to the physically dead as well as spiritually dead (Unregenerate) Unbelievers from every rank, degree, race, class & status since time began, were brought before God.

THE GREAT WHITE THRONE JUDGMENT Vs. 12: “THE BOOKS”: There were two Sets of THE GREAT WHITE THRONE JUDGMENT Vs. 12: “THE BOOKS”: There were two Sets of books: 1) The “books” of works! 2) The “book” of life!

THE GREAT WHITE THRONE JUDGMENT Vs. 12: “The books of works”: Which is the THE GREAT WHITE THRONE JUDGMENT Vs. 12: “The books of works”: Which is the books of reckoning; the testimony of their conscience, actions & their works. The books contain the records of human deeds by which they will be judged. Each person will get what they deserve.

THE GREAT WHITE THRONE JUDGMENT Vs. 13: “The sea, death & hell gave up THE GREAT WHITE THRONE JUDGMENT Vs. 13: “The sea, death & hell gave up the dead”: The sea and *death have the bodies of all human beings; Hell (Hades) has their spirits/souls. * Death is here personified, and represented as a keeper of dead bodies; probably no more than earth or the grave is meant.

THE GREAT WHITE THRONE JUDGMENT Vs. 13: “The sea, death & hell gave up THE GREAT WHITE THRONE JUDGMENT Vs. 13: “The sea, death & hell gave up the dead”: Their bodies and souls/spirits will be reunited that they may be judged according to their works. Hell therefore gives up the spirits/souls and the sea and death (earth) give up the bodies.

THE GREAT WHITE THRONE JUDGMENT Vs. 14: “Death & hell cast into…” Death was THE GREAT WHITE THRONE JUDGMENT Vs. 14: “Death & hell cast into…” Death was now abolished, and the place for separate spirits (hell) was no longer needful. All dead bodies and separated souls were rejoined, consequently the existence of death & hell was no longer necessary. (1 Cor. 15: 26, 55)

Dea th & Hel l Dea th & Hel l

THE GREAT WHITE THRONE JUDGMENT Vs. 14: “The second death” The first death consisted THE GREAT WHITE THRONE JUDGMENT Vs. 14: “The second death” The first death consisted in the separation of the soul from the body for a season; the second death in the separation of body and soul from God for ever. The first death is that from which there may be a resurrection; the second death is that from which there can be no recovery.

THE GREAT WHITE THRONE JUDGMENT Vs. 14: “The second death” By the first death THE GREAT WHITE THRONE JUDGMENT Vs. 14: “The second death” By the first death the body is destroyed during time; by the second death, both body and soul are destroyed through eternity.

THE GREAT WHITE THRONE JUDGMENT Vs. 15: “The book of life” The book which THE GREAT WHITE THRONE JUDGMENT Vs. 15: “The book of life” The book which contains the names of those who are to live with God for ever. The names of his people are thus represented as enrolled in a book which God keeps as a register of those who inherit eternal life.

THE GREAT WHITE THRONE JUDGMENT Vs. 15: “Not found… lake of fire” The book THE GREAT WHITE THRONE JUDGMENT Vs. 15: “Not found… lake of fire” The book of life will determine who goes into the lake of fire not the books of works. Their names are not in the book because they reject God’s salvation & by the same token God will reject them.

Reach some before it is too late! Reach some before it is too late!